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- [burk]
- /bɜrk/
- /bɜːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [burk]
- /bɜrk/
Definitions of burke word
- noun burke Edmund. 1729–97, British Whig statesman, conservative political theorist, and orator, born in Ireland: defended parliamentary government and campaigned for a more liberal treatment of the American colonies; denounced the French Revolution 3
- noun burke Robert O'Hara. 1820–61, Irish explorer, who led the first expedition (1860–61) across Australia from south to north. He was accompanied by W. J. Wills, George Grey, and John King; King alone survived the return journey 3
- noun burke William. 1792–1829, Irish murderer and body snatcher; associate of William Hare 3
- verb burke to murder in such a way as to leave no marks on the body, usually by suffocation 3
- verb burke to get rid of, silence, or suppress 3
- noun burke Edmund1729-97; Brit. statesman, orator, & writer, born in Ireland 3
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Parts of speech for Burke
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adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burke popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
burke usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burke
verb burke
- omit — to leave out; fail to include or mention: to omit a name from a list.
- circumvent — If someone circumvents a rule or restriction, they avoid having to obey the rule or restriction, in a clever and perhaps dishonest way.
- sidestep — to step to one side.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- skirt — the part of a gown, dress, slip, or coat that extends downward from the waist.
Antonyms for burke
verb burke
- release — to lease again.
- yell — to cry out or speak with a strong, loud, clear sound; shout: He always yells when he is angry.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- reveal — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- tell — to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.): to tell the story of Lincoln's childhood.
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